Takayo Kiyota, or Tama-chan as she calls herself, hides secrets inside her maki zushi (sushi rolls) — open them up and you'll find classical works of art, animals, ninjas, bondage gear, brains, poop and even erotica.
With often hilarious and shocking results, she embeds illustrations into the rice, wraps them in seaweed and presents them as both dishes and artworks. Maki zushi is a ubiquitous food in Japan, and like this chosen material, many of Tama-chan's motifs reflect everyday life. Linking people to the history and stories of her nation; they are parodies of mundane subjects and vignettes.
One cut of her "salaryman" sushi roll reveals two men, dressed in blue suits, facing each other. Slice it again and you'll see them bow. Make a final cut and they are introducing themselves and exchanging business cards.